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Originally Posted by Mister Yamoto
I don't think you have a problem with hateful speech. It seems to me that Donald Trump just doesn't hate the things that you want him to.
You have always struck me as one of the most hateful posters on the board.
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And you have every right to say or think that. I'm no angel. But what is said between two individuals is much different than what is said when arguing a policy that affects the many. Two people can engage in a discussion over mindless crap and have a real good throw down, as it only impacts those two individuals. But when you are speaking of public policy issues that can affect thousands or millions, you have to approach the subject matter differently. Like I'm sure that when you're with your buddies and speaking to issues that are strictly of your opinion, that affect only you, you have a much different demeanor than you would at, say work, where you are representing the interest of others. I would certainly hope you can see the difference?
I will also add that I don't really give a #### about the direct personal attacks (Crooked Hillary, Tiny Hands Trump), as it is nothing more than a rhetorical ploy to discredit your opponent. Where the line is crossed is stoking the fires of hatred or fear of some phantom menace, just to score points. To me that is where responsible free speech should be reigned in and something our culture should strive to eliminate. If you wish to attack an individual, like me for instance, that is fair game in my books. I have the ability to face my accuser and can defend myself and my positions. But if you attack a group of people, who do not have fair representation to answer back to the claims made, that is not fair and should not be cool.
So please, attack me directly on my policy positions if you like, but do not attack an entire group of people who have no voice in the debate at hand. This will also explain why I have a problem with Harris and his comments about Islam, and his public feud with the laundry list of people he has feuds with. But any how, attack away. I will defend your right to do so.